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Open dialogue: Technical issues in charity law

The Law Commission's current consultation on charities promises to reduce the administrative burden and remove ambiguities in the law, say Alison Talbot and Charlotte Russell

Chuggers: Nearing the end of the road?

Advances in technology might prove to be the nail in the coffin for charity street collectors, say Darren Hooker and Clive Vergnaud

CBA chairman to vote 'No' in upcoming 'no returns' ballot

Tony Cross QC says the 'democratic vote' will shape the future of the barrister profession

Helping people to help themselves

Assistive technology has a key role to play in the rehabilitation of victims, says Paul Doyle, but such solutions need to be more than an afterthought in personal injury claims

Paralegal takeover: professional register goes live

Consumers will be 'safe in the knowledge' that they are using regulated paralegals

Learning from the Sally Clark case

Peter Feldschreiber and Carl Peck discuss what can be done to prevent future miscarriages of justice in cases of sudden infant death syndrome

Making the most of your expert

Richard Formby considers how to save costs and optimise the quantum expert's joint statement

Public ignorance of domestic abuse highlighted as Gove promises reform

The government can review the restrictions placed on legal aid for domestic abuse cases, says national charity